Gem Slash vs Stretch Hit
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Gem Slash
A fast-paced physics puzzle game where you swipe to match colored gems and clear the screen. Achieve high scores by making large combos and quick reflexes. Unlock achievements and compete on global leaderboards in this action-oriented casual game.
- Fast-paced gem matching gameplay
- Physics-based puzzle mechanics
- Combo bonuses for quick reflexes
- Unlockable achievements
- Global high score leaderboards
- Action-oriented casual experience
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Gem Slash is a fast-paced puzzle game that challenges you to fight against physics! A towering jumble of gems fills the screen, taunting you with its chaotic mess of color. Swipe the screen to make like-colored groups of gems disappear. The more you match the more points you'll receive, so no matter how many gems are rattling around, just keep swiping! It may look simple, but you'll need to summon all of your skills to master this challenging puzzle game. Bonus points are awarded for big combos and quick reflexes. Match fast enough to unlock all achievements, and with a little luck you might even land a spot on the global high score board! Gem Slash is an action-oriented casual physics puzzle game that's fun for everyone!
Stretch Hit
Guide stretching objects through challenging obstacle courses to reach the finish line. Master simple tap-and-hold mechanics to stretch and compress your way through levels. Unlock new color schemes and characters as you progress.
- Tap and hold to stretch objects
- Release to compress objects
- Navigate through obstacles
- Reach the finish line
- Unlock color schemes
- Unlock characters
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Complete levels moving various stretching objects through obstacles to the finish line. Tap and hold to stretch, release to compress. Enjoy easy tap-and-hold controls, various color schemes and characters.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Gem Slash at 100% against Stretch Hit's 50%. Gem Slash also leads on ads (none vs shown). Stretch Hit's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Gem Slash sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Stretch Hit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Gem Slash ships an update every 5 months, Stretch Hit fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Gem Slash | Stretch Hit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.2 (13 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 13 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 93 MB | 90 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Axel Friedrich | Happymagenta UAB |
Customer experience
Gem Slash
Stretch Hit
In-app purchases
Gem Slash
- Play without Advertisements!$1.99
Stretch Hit
- No Ads$2.99
